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Variscan
(Va|ris¦can)
Pronunciation:
/vəˈrɪsk(ə)n/
adjective
Geology
another term for
Hercynian
.
Origin:
early 20th century
: from Latin
Varisci
(the name of a Germanic tribe)
+
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